Working for Tesco
Tesco was launched as a market stall in the East of London in 1919 and has grown to a business that in the UK alone has over 285,000 employees and over 2,200 stores. Approximately 70% of group sales and profits come from the UK business.
Investigo has been successfully placing professionals of all levels at the Head Office in Cheshunt and continue to look for ‘best in market’ candidates to work for this phenomenal success story. Our recruitment consultants are in a prime position to offer career advice and job opportunities for various functions and disciplines.
Company Culture
Tesco aims to reflect the people they provide services to, and emulate the skills and needs of the candidates they recruit. As an advocate of flexible working environments they support part-time occupation and job-sharing where possible. Tesco pride themselves as a “people’s company” that recognises talent and promotes personal development.
Tesco state that their core purpose is “to create value for customers to earn their lifetime loyalty”. They are eager to stress that their success is dependent upon the people that shop with them and the people who work with them. They say “If our customers like what we offer, they are more likely to come back and shop with us again. If the Tesco team find what we do rewarding, they are more likely to go that extra mile to help our customers”.
Career prospects at Tesco
Back in 1979, Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco’s current Chief Executive joined as a management trainee. The company is committed to providing opportunities for career progress to all their staff members. They have established training programmes for every level and function encouraging the studying for a qualification whilst at work.
If you are looking for a great company to work for and one that allows and supports you to follow a successful career path your then you’re at the right place. Working for one of the most challenging and fast-moving business environments, means you can build a career with a wealth of opportunities across a huge range of areas and disciplines.
Disciplines and positions Tesco recruit for
Latest vacancies at Tesco
If you are interested in working forTesco please email us at tesco@investigo.co.uk
